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Labour confederation wants bigger role in supporting overseas workers
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has proposed amending the law on Vietnamese workers working abroad under contracts to give trade union organisations direct participation in protecting overseas labourers.Keep reading ...
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Vietnam’s coal imports grow despite large reserves
Despite its large reserves, Vietnam has to import a huge volume of coal in the 2016-2020 period, which began in 2017 and will see a sharp increase from 2020 to supply thermal power plants, according to a plan from the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral ...
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Science, technology motivate national development
The recent rapid development of science and technology has created new opportunities for Vietnam to boost its growth. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently pointed out solutions to give science and technology more momentum for national growth.Keep reading ...
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What can US$3.05 billion worth of FDI bring to Vietnam?
Real estate ranked third among business fields which received the most FDI (foreign direct investment) capital in 2017, with US$3.05 billion committed, accounting for 8.5% of total registered FDI capital, according to the Foreign Investment Agency.Keep reading ...
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Global coalition petitions to end fossil power in Vietnam as deadly future looms
Coal power pollution could increase CO2 emissions in Vietnam by 20 times and doom global efforts to curb warming.Keep reading ...
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Project helps provinces improve adaptation to climate change
Lessons learned from the strategic mainstreaming of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) was a good foundation for Vietnam to prepare for climate change, according to Dr. Nguyen The Chinh from the Natural Resources and Environment Strategic Institute.[]Vietnam was assessed as one of nations worst affected by climate ...
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1.63 million people step onto employment ladder in 2017
Vietnam created new jobs for more than 1.63 million people last year, achieving 102.48% of its plan, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs. Of that figure, more than 1.5 million people found domestic employment opportunities and over 135,000 people found placement abroad.Keep ...
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Vietnam’s administrative reform achievements in 2017
Vietnam’s determination to build an enabling and action-oriented government to serve people and enterprises was reflected in its 2017 administrative reforms.Keep reading ...
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National foreign language project fails to fulfill targets
English fluency targets set by a national project are too high and not backed by sufficient inputs, experts say. Schools nationwide are struggling to achieve targets by the major national project.Keep reading ...
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Heavy penalties imposed on people hiring child labour
People employing under-16-year-old workers can receive an administrative fine or up to 12 years’ imprisonment depending on the level of violations.Keep reading ...
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